October 30, 2017

Rise of the Machines

  • Sentient AI overlords are a ways off
  • There are real concerns we need to be thinking of right now

Unintended Consequences

Case Study: Microsoft Tay

Case Study: Microsoft Tay

Now, you might wonder why Microsoft would unleash a bot upon the world that was so unhinged. Well it looks like the company just underestimated how unpleasant many people are on social media.

– Ashley Rodriguez, Quartz

  • Model training error
  • Data quality issue
  • Narrow focus on technology while neglecting actual users

Biased Data

Biased Data

Safety Concerns

Intentional Harm

  • Bullet 1
  • Turn off alarm
  • Get out of bed